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Fluorite & Quartz

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Fluorite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.5 × 6.5 × 6.4 cm
Description

Pale green fluorite crystals show multiple stepped edges and faces. The crystals are very glossy and show high clarity. Backside was on the rock. Fine contrast and good assemble with tiny sparkling quartz crystals in the front. Although there are some damages on the fluorite still a very impressive specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Fluorite

Formula: 
CaF2
Strunz: 
3.AB.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Jáchymov District (St Joachimsthal), Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White